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Why was the story of Romulus and Remus important to the Romans?
The story explained the naming of the planets.
The story explained the founding of Rome.
The story explained Rome's victory in the Trojan War.
The story explained the creation of the universe.
2
What was the name of Rome’s first written law code, which was displayed in the Roman Forum?
Justinian Code
Byzantine Bill
Twelve Tables
Caesar’s Commandments
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Why did the plebeians protest against the Roman government and form their own council?
Plebeians could not hold political offices or participate in government.
The plebeians were upset that the government stopped giving food rations.
Plebeians had different views about religion than the government leaders.
The plebeians did not want to pay property taxes to the government.
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Why did several Roman senators murder Julius Caesar?
Caesar became a lifetime dictator of the Roman Republic
Caesar started to practice Judaism and wanted it to replace mythology
Caesar stole money from the Roman Republic’s treasury
Caesar bribed the assemblies to release five personal friends from prison
5
Ancient Rome once included Egypt, Greece, and Mesopotamia.
True
False
6
What language was spoken in ancient Rome and is the source of many English words today?
Italian
Latin
Greek
Roman
7
Jesus of Nazareth’s teachings of Judaism evolved into what other world religion?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
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Jesus of Nazareth wrote the New Testament to share his life, teachings, and instructions to the first churches.
True
False
9
What event do historians consider the start of the Roman Empire?
Octavian was named Augustus and became the first citizen of the Rome
Cincinnatus was appointed dictator and led the Romans to victory in battle
Cicero delivered a powerful speech that called for unification
Tarquin the Proud killed several opponents and members of his own family
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Why did the Romans establish a tripartite government during the Republic?
Rome believed in checks and balances to keep gov't from becoming powerful.
The Romans thought that everyone must obey the rule of law.
Romans divided territory and small groups goverened them
Romans made it a requirement, writing it down at the Library of Alexandria.
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Why did Judea and Rome fight during the Roman-Jewish Wars?
The Romans were upset the Jews were moving into Rome
The Jews were upset that the Romans actively disrespected their religion
The Jews were upset that the Romans sold the city of Jerusalem
Romans were upset that the Jews had entered a secret alliance with Egypt
12
What did the Romans build across their empire for 50,000 miles to improve the travel of armies and trade
Canals
Aqueducts
Roads
Walls
13
How did using standard currency help support trade in ancient Rome?
The silver and gold were valuable to everyone and simplified trade.
The government could issue enough coins, so everyone had enough money.
14
What was the most significant part of the Roman economy?
construction
agriculture
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Why did the Romans repeatedly expand the size of their territory?
To boost their tax revenue and the number of soldiers.
The Romans hoped to find intelligent people to increase innovation.
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Why is Julius Caesar considered an important figure in world history?
He was a gladiator who organized an armed rebellion of enslaved people
He was a general who conquered Gaul and rose to power
He was a senator
He was a farmer who organized several riots
